503. Jesu, lover of my soul

1 Jesu, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high:
hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.

2 Other refuge have I none;
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah, leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenceless head
with the shadow of thy wing.

3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cleanse from every sin;
let the healing streams abound;
make and keep me pure within:
thou of life the fountain art;
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Jesu, lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter: 7.7.7.7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Scripture:
Topic: General Hymns: Repentance and Forgiveness
Tune Information
Name: HOLLINGSIDE
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 7.7.7.7 D
Key: E♭ Major



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